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href='https://j1visa.state.gov/?page_id=7977'>Safety and Security on Your Exchange Visitor Program</a></li><li class=''><a class='' href='https://j1visa.state.gov/?page_id=8078'>RO-ARO Virtual Training</a></li></ul></li><li class=''><a class='' href='https://j1visa.state.gov/?page_id=119'>How to Administer a Program</a></li><li class=''><a class='' href='https://j1visa.state.gov/?page_id=202'>Common Questions for Program Sponsors</a></li><li class=''><a class='' href='https://j1visa.state.gov/?page_id=4493'>Designated Sponsor List By Country</a></li><li class=''><a class='' href='https://j1visa.state.gov/?page_id=6507'>Sponsor News and Notifications</a></li><li class=''><a class='' href='https://j1visa.state.gov/?page_id=9153'>Designated Sponsor List By Program</a></li></ul></div> <div id="main-content-col"> <div id="main-content" class="copy"> <h1 id="page-title">Regulations and Compliance Administration</h1> <div class="intro"></div> <div class="central-col"> <div class="accordion" style="margin-top: 0;"> <h4 class="accordion-toggle">Advisory Letters</h4> <div class="accordion-content"> <ul> <li><a href="https://j1visa.state.gov/au-pair-host-family-appreciation-letter-2024/">Au Pair Host Family Appreciation Letter (2024)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="https://j1visa.state.gov/au-pair-welcome-letter-2024-2/">Au Pair Welcome Letter (2024)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="https://j1visa.state.gov/cu-student-letter-2024/">College or University Student Letter (2024)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="https://j1visa.state.gov/camp-counselor_welcome-letter_2024/">Camp Counselor Welcome Letter (2024)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="https://j1visa.state.gov/intern-welcome-letter-2024/">Intern Welcome Letter (2024)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Newly-Validated-Exchange-Visitor-Email.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Newly Validated Exchange Visitor Email (2022)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="https://j1visa.state.gov/professor-welcome-letter-2024/">Professor Welcome Letter (2024)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="https://j1visa.state.gov/secondary-school-student-school-admin-appreciation-letter-2024/">Secondary School Student School Admin Appreciation Letter (2024) </a>(PDF)</li> <li><a href="https://j1visa.state.gov/secondary-school-student-host-family-appreciation-letter-2024/">Secondary School Student Host Family Appreciation Letter (2024)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="https://j1visa.state.gov/secondary-school-student-letter-2024/">Secondary School Student letter (2024) </a>(PDF)</li> <li><a href="https://j1visa.state.gov/scholar-welcome-letter-2024-2/">Scholar Welcome letter (2024)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="https://j1visa.state.gov/swt_host-employer-letter_2024/">Summer Work Travel Host Employee letter (2024)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="https://j1visa.state.gov/swt_participant-letter_2024-1/">Summer Work Travel Participant letter (2024)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="https://j1visa.state.gov/teacher_host-school-letter_2024/">Teacher Host School letter (2024)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="https://j1visa.state.gov/teacher_welcome-letter_2024/">Teacher Welcome letter (2024)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="https://j1visa.state.gov/trainee-welcome-letter-2024/">Trainee Welcome letter (2024)</a> (PDF)</li> </ul> </div> <h4 class="accordion-toggle">Related Legislation</h4> <div class="accordion-content"> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/iegps/fulbrighthaysact.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961</a> (PDF) (Public Law 87-256) as amended, 22 U.S.C. 2451, et. seq. (1988), also known as the Fulbright-Hays Act</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/swt-statutory-authority.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Summer Work Travel Statutory Authority (Public Law 105-277)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/au-pair-statutory-authority.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Au Pair Statutory Authority (Public Law 105-48)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=107_cong_public_laws&docid=f:publ056.107.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">USA PATRIOT ACT of 2001</a> (PDF) – Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-56)</li> <li><a href="http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=107_cong_public_laws&docid=f:publ173.107.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002</a> (PDF) (Public Law 107-173), Section 501 Foreign Student Monitoring Program (SEVIS)</li> </ul> </div> <h4 class="accordion-toggle">Electronic Code of Federal Regulations or E-CFR</h4> <div class="accordion-content"> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/part-62" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">22 CFR 62 Exchange Visitor Program</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=bbb12ae219e351a1ff53cbb73f41dd66&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title22/22cfr22_main_02.tpl" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">22 CFR 22 Schedule of Fees for Consular Services</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/part-214" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">8 CFR 214 Nonimmigrant Classes </a></li> </ul> </div> <h4 class="accordion-toggle">Rulemaking Documents</h4> <div class="accordion-content"> <ul> <li><a href="/sponsors/current/regulations-compliance/rulemaking-documents/">Rulemaking Documents</a></li> </ul> </div> <h4 class="accordion-toggle">Guidance Directives</h4> <div class="accordion-content"> <ul> <li><a href="https://j1visa.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024-03-Guidance-Directive-New-MOU-Designation.pdf"> Guidance Directive 2024-03 New MOU Designation</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="https://j1visa.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024-02-Use-of-Shorten-End-and-Terminate-in-SEVIS-Supercede-2015-01.pdf"> Guidance Directive 2024-02 Proper use of "shorten", "end" and "terminate" Sevis functions in the exchange visitor program</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="https://j1visa.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024-01_Permissible-contact-in-Academic-Categories.pdf"> Guidance Directive 2024-01 Permissible contact in Academic Categories</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="https://j1visa.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Guidance-Directive-2023-02-Commensurate-Compensation-1.pdf">Guidance Directive 2023-02 Clarifying the Department of State’s Interpretation of Commensurate “Compensation” and “Pay and Benefits”</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="https://j1visa.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2023-01_Guidance-Directive_remote-and-online.pdf">Guidance Directive 2023-01 Exchange visitor participation in host organizations’ remote policies or enrollment in online classes</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="https://j1visa.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-01-Guidance-Directive-Accreditation.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Guidance Directive 2022-01 - Exchange Visitor Program - K-12 School Accreditation </a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2020-01-Confucius-Institutes.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Guidance Directive 2020-01 - Exchange Visitor Program - Confucius Institutes 2020-01</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/2019-03-Guidance-Directive_C-U-Screening-and-Monitoring.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Guidance Directive 2019-03 - College and University Student Screening and Monitoring</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="https://j1visa.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Guidance_Directive_2019-02_Permission_to_Issue-.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2019-02 Permission to Issue in the Exchange Visitor Program</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2019-01-Guidance-Directive_Teacher-2.1.19.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Guidance Directive 2019-01: Teacher Regulation Clarification</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2018-01-GD-C-U-Avoiding-Unskilled-Labor.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2018-01: College and University Student Category: Avoiding Unskilled Placements in Academic Training and Student Internship Programs (August 10, 2018)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="https://j1visa.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2017-02-Host-Family-Placements-Guidance-Directive.pdf">Guidance Directive 2017-02 SSSP: Host Family Placement and Monthly Contact Reports</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="https://j1visa.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/FINAL-Guidance-Directive-Casual-and-unskilled-labor-2-16-2017_LET.pdf">Guidance Directive 2017-01 Casual and Unskilled Labor</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="https://j1visa.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/FINAL-Annex-to-Guidance-Directive-on-casual-and-unskilled-labor-1.pdf">Annex to Guidance Directive 2017-01 Casual and Unskilled Labor</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="https://j1visa.state.gov//wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2016-03_GD_Visa_Revocation_FINAL_Sept_2016.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2016-03 Visa Revocation</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2016-02-GD-Teacher-transition-Final-5-12-16.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2016-02 Teacher Rule Transition</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2016-01-GD-Shorten-Program-in-SEVIS-Final.pdf" target=""_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2016-01 SEVIS Functions</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-01-Guidance-on-Sevis-Functions.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2015-01 SEVIS Guidance</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-02-SEVIS-Formatting-Guidelines.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2015-02 SEVIS Formatting Guidance</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2015-03-SEVIS-TIPP-2015-Final.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2015-03 SEVIS T/IPP (Form DS-7002)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="http://j1visa.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Guidance-Directive_-Foreign-Entity-Report-2014-02.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2014-02 Foreign Entity Report</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Guidance-Directive-2014-Deadlines-and-Holidays.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2014 Deadlines and Holidays</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/SEVIS-6-13-Guidance-24-June-2013_final.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Updated Guidance on SEVIS Maintenance, Summer Work Travel Program</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/RO-ARO-Guide.final_.2018-final-1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">2018 Guide for ROs and AROs</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2013-02-swt-purpose-and-placements.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2013-02: Summer Work Travel - Purpose and Placements</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2013-01-swt-sevis-guidance.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2013-01: Summer Work Travel - SEVIS</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Guidance-Directive-2012-06-Confucius-Institutes.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2012-06: Exchange Visitor Program – Confucius Institutes</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012-05-Social-Services.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2012-05: Intern and Trainee Categories – Social Services and Social Science Activities</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/SSSP-Guidance-Directive-2012-04.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2012-04: Secondary School Student Program – Advertising for the Recruitment of Host Families and the Use of Photographs of Potential Students</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Guidance-Directive-2012-03.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2012-03: Summer Work Travel – Program Exclusions</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Guidance-Directive-2012-02.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2012-02: Summer Work Travel – Implementation of May 2012 Interim Final Rule</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2012-01-swt-2012-placement-season.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2012-01: Summer Work Travel Program – 2012 Placement Season</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2011-GD06-12_15_2011Maintaining-SEVIS-Records.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2011-06: Maintaining SEVIS Records</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2011-GD05-12_13_2011Summer-Work-Travel-A-Cultural-Experience.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2011-05: Summer Work Travel Program – A Cultural Experience</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2011-GD04-11_1_2011-Intern-and-Trainee-Categories-Form-DS2019-Allotment-for-11.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2011-04: Intern and Trainee Categories: Form DS-2019 Allotment For the Remaining 2011 Calendar Year, Partial Form DS-2019 Allotment, and the Transfer of Forms DS-2019</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2011-GD03-10_26_2011-Maintaining-Current-and-Accurate-SEVIS-Records.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2011-03: Maintaining Current and Accurate SEVIS Records by Summer Work Travel Sponsors (October 26, 2011)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2011-GD02-6_3_2011-Au-Pair-Statutory-Considerations-Performance-Bonds-.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2011-02: Au Pair Exchange Visitor Program: Statutory Considerations of Continued Collection of “Performance Bonds” (June 3, 2011)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2011-GD01-4_12_2011-SSP-Coordinator-and-Host-Family-Vetting.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2011-01: Secondary School Student Program Coordinator and Host Family Vetting (April 12, 2011)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2010-GD10-12_21_2010-SSP-Final-Rule.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2010-10: Secondary School Student Program Final Rule (December 21, 2010)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2010-GD09-10_12_2010-SSP-OSR-results.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2010-09: On-Site Review Results: Identified Program Management Weaknesses in Secondary School Student Program (October 12, 2010)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2010-GD08-8_12_2010-New-Intern-and-Trainee-Regulations-on-Work-in-Counter-Service.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2010-08: New Intern and Trainee Regulations and Guidance on Work in Counter Service Positions (August 12, 2010)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2010-GD07-8_11_2010-SSP-OSR.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2010-07: Notice of On-Site Reviews, Secondary School Student Program (August 11, 2010)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2010-GD06-6_17_2010-Georgia-Teacher-Extension.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2010-06: Program Duration for Exchange Visitor Program Teachers Currently Teaching in Georgia Public Schools (June 17, 2010)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2010-GD05-6_17_2010-South-Carolina-Teacher-Extension.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2010-05: Program Duration for Exchange Visitor Program Teachers Currently Teaching in South Carolina Public Schools (June 17, 2010)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2010-GD04-6_17_2010-Virginia-Teacher-Extension.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2010-04: Program Duration for Exchange Visitor Program Teachers Currently Teaching in Virginia Public Schools (June 17, 2010)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2010-GD03-6_10_2010-SSP-Form-Allotment-for-the-11-12-Academic-Year.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2010-03: Form DS-2019 Allotment for 2011/2012, Secondary School Student Program (June 10, 2010)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2010-GD02-5_13_2010-North-Carolina-Teacher-Extension.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2010-02: Program Duration for Exchange Visitor Program Teachers Currently Teaching in North Carolina Public Schools (May 13, 2010)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2010-GD01-3_23_2010-SSP-Use-of-Promotional-Materials.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2010-01: Use of Promotional Materials, Secondary School Student Program (March 23, 2010)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2009-GD06-7_27_2009-SSP-Establishment-of-Toll-Free-Number-for-Students.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2009-06: Establishment of a Toll Free Number for Secondary School Students (July 27, 2009)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2009-GD05-6_12_2009-SSP-Contact-Information-on-Student-ID-Cards.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2009-05: Contact Information on Identification Cards for Students, Secondary School Student Program (June 12, 2009)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2009-GD04-6_12_2009-SSP-Sponsor-Reporting-Requirements.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2009-04: Sponsor Reporting Requirements, Secondary School Student Program (June 12, 2009)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2009-GD03-6_12_2009-Host-Family-Screening-and-Selection.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2009-03: Host Family Screening and Selection, Secondary School Student Program (June 12, 2009)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2009-GD02-6_10_2009-SSP-Form-Allotment-for-10-11-Academic-Year.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2009-02: Form DS-2019 Allotment for 2010/2011, Secondary School Student Program (June 10, 2009)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2009-GD01-2_23_2009-Teacher-One-Year-Extension.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2009-01: One Year Program Extension for Third-Year Exchange Visitor Teachers (February 23, 2009)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2008-GD05-7_22_2008-SSP-Paying-Host-Families.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2008-05: Prohibition on Paying Host Families, Secondary School Student Program (July 22, 2008)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2008-GD04-5_21_2008-Form-SSP-Form-Allotment-for-the-09-10-Academic-Year.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2008-04: Form DS-2019 Allotment for 2009/2010, Secondary School Student Program (May 21, 2008)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2008-GD03-5_14_2008-Secondary-School-Student-Category.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2008-03: Annual Reports, Placement Reports, and Incident Reporting, Secondary School Student Program (May 14, 2008)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2008-GD02-5_7_2008-SSP-Request-for-Comment-on-Paying-Host-Families.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2008-02: Request for Comment on Paying Host Families, Secondary School Student Program (May 7, 2008)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2008-GD01-4_23_2008-Teacher-Category-Compensation-Program-Duration-Transfers.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2008-01: Compensation, Program Duration and Transfers for Exchange Visitor Teachers (April 23, 2008)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/12M-SWT-Pilot-Guidance-2007.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2007-02: Guidelines for Administration of the Intern Work and Travel Pilot Program with Australia and New Zealand (October 30, 2007)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2007-GD01-7_12_2007-Secondary-School-Student-Program-Policy-Changes-and-Requirements.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidance Directive 2007-01: Policy Changes and Requirements Regarding the Placement of Exchange Visitors with Host Families, Secondary School Student Program (July 12, 2007) (PDF)</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="accordion-content"></div> <h4 class="accordion-toggle">Memoranda of Cooperation and Understanding (MOUs/MOCs)</h4> <div class="accordion-content"> The U.S. Government signs country-specific international agreements, such as MOUs and MOCs, to create and expand reciprocal cultural and educational exchange opportunities.  These agreements modify Exchange Visitor Program regulations.  Sponsors must have an approved MOU/MOC program designation to administer exchange programs governed by these MOUs and MOCs.  Please direct any inquiries to <a href="mailto:DesignationMOU@state.gov">DesignationMOU@state.gov</a>. <ul> <li><a href="https://j1visa.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Fact-Sheet_How-to-apply-MOU-designation.pdf">Application for MOU/MOC Program Designations (2024)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="https://j1visa.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2007-Guidelines-for-Work-and-Travel-Program-with-Australia-and-New-Zealand.pdf">Guidelines for Work and Travel Program with Australia and New Zealand (2007)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="https://j1visa.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2023-Guidelines-for-Intern-Work-and-Travel-Program-with-Ireland.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidelines for Intern Work and Travel Program with Ireland (2023)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="https://j1visa.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-Guidelines-for-Vocational-Professional-Development-Program-with-Austria.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span class="TextRun SCXW138162186 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW138162186 BCX0">U.S.-Austria </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW138162186 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW138162186 BCX0">Reciprocal Professional Development and Cultural Exchange Program</span></span></a>(2024) (PDF)</li> <li><a href="https://j1visa.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-Guidelines-for-WEST-Work-English-Study-and-Travel-Program-with-Korea.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidelines for WEST (Work, English Study, and Travel) Program with Korea (2024)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="https://j1visa.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024-Guidelines-for-Language-and-Culture-Specialist-Program-with-Japan.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidelines for Language and Culture Specialist Program with Japan (2024)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="https://j1visa.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Guidelines-for-U.S.-Switzerland-Vocational-Internship-and-Training-Program.pdf">Guidelines for U.S.-Switzerland Vocational Internship and Training Programs (2024)</a>. (PDF)</li> </ul> </div> <h4 class="accordion-toggle">William Wilberforce Act</h4> <div class="accordion-content"> <ul> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/william-wilberforce.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act Guidance Directive (July 23, 2009)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="https://j1visa.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Wilberforce_Pamphlet_October2016.pdf">William Wilberforce Pamphlet on the Rights and Protections for Temporary Workers (October 2016)</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/temporary-workers.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rights and Protections for Temporary Workers</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="accordion-content"></div> <h4 class="accordion-toggle">Information Bulletins</h4> <div class="accordion-content"> <ul> <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/email_requirement2.pdf" target="_blank" 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